while many dancing with the stars As professionals and competitors choose to lace up their dancing shoes for the last time for a batch of live shows, not every ballroom personality is featured in the lineup.
on the heels of many dwts Over the course of the season, the pros hit the road for the Live Tour with a select crop of pre-Mirrorball hopefuls.
“I think performing in front of a live audience is intoxicating,” gabby windywho was a finalist in season 31 and hosted the subsequent tour, told cincinnati enquirer In February 2023. “But, sleeping on the tour bus is a challenge. Not everyone has this problem, but I do. Plus, it’s really fun.”
season 33 winners Joey Graziadeifor his part, Noted via Instagram Her favorite memory in April 2025 was “being able to share the stage” with all the professional dancers night after night.
Dancing with the Stars is officially resuming in 2026. The announcement was made during the Tuesday, October 7 episode of ABC’s ballroom reality competition, season 34 of Dancing with the Stars: Live! Pro duo Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson will return, as well as Alan Bernston, Brandon Armstrong, Emma Slater, Daniela Karagach, Hailey Biles, (…).
“This was truly a special group of people and I can’t wait to see how each of you will continue to shine in the future,” Graziadei wrote. “The support we felt throughout the season was incredible and to be able to travel around America and feel the energy and love face-to-face was so amazing. When I say it was the experience of a lifetime, I mean it.”
not every dwts However, alum has Invited to perform during live shows. Keep scrolling to read his comments about skipping dwts Travel:
riley arnold
Riley Arnold and Harry Jowsey in Season 32.
Eric McCandless/ABC/Courtesy Everett CollectionPro riley arnold Abruptly left after the spring 2025 show suffering from ankle injury,
“My doctor hasn’t cleared me to come back to dancing yet, and I won’t be returning for an extended tour, which is very sad,” Arnold said in an April 2025 social media video. “I am currently resting and receiving treatment to make sure my ankle heals properly and gets back to normal.”
She added, “I’m sad I can’t do these last nine shows for you guys, but I know I need this time to heal, make sure my ankle gets back where it should be. All of your love and support means the world to me and I can’t wait to see you guys again and dance.”
Arnold returned for the next season dwts, Where he performed with Pentatonix singer Scott HoyingHe later opted out of the 2026 tour,
“This year, I had to take a tough decision To take it easy and focus on my health, especially managing my Type 1 diabetes, which can be difficult down the road,” Arnold, who was diagnosed when she was 15, revealed via her Instagram Stories in October 2025. “I’m going to miss it a lot, but I’m definitely going to make everyone happy and can’t wait to see.”
Gleb Savchenko
Gleb Savchenko and Mel C in Season 30.
Christopher Willard/ABC/Courtesy Everett Collectionfellow pro Gleb Savchenko Also decided not to go on tour in early 2026.
“It’s a change. It’s nice to have a great season. I’m not going on tour. I’m going to visit my kids for a few weeks over the holidays,” said Savchenko, whose two daughters live in Hong Kong with their mother. specifically stated us weekly In October 2025. “I’m just focusing on myself.”
Julianne Hough
Former Mirrorball Winner Pro Julianne Houghco-host of dwts from 2023, Was It was initially scheduled to perform during some live shows in 2024.
“I’m so looking forward to connecting with all my amazing fans on the road and performing live with them dwts tour Cast for select dates,” she said in February 2024 social media statement“However, a conflict has arisen due to a change in my production shooting schedule, “I will no longer be able to attend the tour on its scheduled dates,”
sasha farber
Sasha Farber and Alyson Hannigan in Season 32.
Eric McCandless/ABC/Courtesy Everett Collectionsasha farbera former dwts Pro, revealed in December 2024 episode joe vulpis‘ Surname podcast Each visit was “so amazing” to see how much fans enjoy the competition series. After doing “all tours”, they opted out of the 2025 winter tour.
“I wanted to take a break emotionally and take some time off from touring,” he said. “I think there are highlights (on this tour). … The tour is so strong, the dancers are so strong (and) Mandy MooreThe choreographer is on point. She knows what the fans want and always delivers.”
jane tran
Farber’s Season 33 partner, former Bachelorette jane tran, A few weeks ago it was claimed that he was not even asked to join the tour.
“I got a call about the tour, and I won’t be going on the tour, which really sad Because I really wanted to go,” Tran said in a November 2024 Instagram video. ”I felt like with the tour, I’m going to be able to keep this feeling a little longer and keep this dance moment that I’m having.”
According to Tran, she “began sobbing” when she learned that she had been left off the cast list.
“You know the saying, ‘Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.’ And that’s really true,” she concluded. “I really had the best two months of my life dancing.”
Instead of Tran, the 2025 Tour featured winner Graziadei and finalists Chandler Kinney, Ilona Maher And Stefan Nedoroski,
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